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James Darren, 'Gidget' teen idol, singer and director, dies at 88

The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the “Gidget” movies, James Darren has died at 88.

2024-09-03 11:30

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan throwing political weight behind VP Kamala Harris

Detroit will play a key role in the upcoming election, possibly determining how Michigan votes in the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Its mayor is hoping to push it into the Democratic candidate's corner.

2024-09-03 11:03

General MacArthur's Dramatic WWII Comeback Began in Australia. Trace His Journey From the Outback to the Queensland Coast

After a harrowing escape from the Philippines, the prickly American famously vowed "I shall return" from a remote train station before marshaling Allied forces to victory

2024-09-03 11:00

H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of Action Elevator

NEW YORK — H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $65 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has completed the acquisition of Action Elevator (“Action” or the “Company”), a …

2024-09-03 10:07

How Can the Community School Model Support Newcomer Education?

Many schools are still learning how to serve newcomer students. At Oakland International High School, that's the mission.

2024-09-03 10:00

Project 2025 Is Coming After LGBTQ Americans

Charles Kaiser A close reading of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 document reveals potential major setbacks for gender-affirming care, workplace protections, and same-sex marriage. The post Project 2025 Is Coming After LGBTQ Americans appeared…

2024-09-03 10:00

Grief and Fury in Israel

Ruth Margalit writes about the protests that have taken place in Israel since Hamas’s killing of six hostages in Gaza this past weekend, as Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly delayed a ceasefire deal.

2024-09-03 10:00

Did the Student Encampments Accomplish Anything?

Mohammad Yassin’s parents had warned him away from politics. His father grew up in Lebanon during the civil war, when having the wrong opinion could get you killed. Yassin, who is Palestinian American, arrived at the University of Toronto four years ago with …

2024-09-03 10:00

Analyzing NHL Free Agency

RotoWire's Corey Abbott breaks down all the biggest moves of the summer -- from free agent signings, blockbuster trades and the coaching carousel.

2024-09-03 09:03

10 Best Brands like Lacoste for Preppy, Sporty Style in 2024

If you’re faithful to the iconic preppy label but want to branch out, there are plenty of brands like Lacoste out there. In lieu of their 90th anniversary, it couldn’t be a better time to pay homage to the heritage...

2024-09-03 08:13